So be it

It had been a while since this feeling, but Kisu felt a momentary bout of self-consciousness in being called out on his choice of word use. His father had been a very formal wolf, a general and a warrior, and, therefore, Kisu had taken after him in his speech. He had always thought himself almost eloquent in the way of words, but now it just made him feel old and grey.

He nodded at her response as to why she had joined the pack of Horizon Ridge. "I, too, have joined for this reason. I was going to join Blacktail Deer Plateau to stay by Pied's side, but the howl of Akhlut reached me and I made a moment's decision." He paused to take a breath. "It has all worked out, though, for my mate has joined my side."